Jar

c. 1937

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

The image shows a large earthenware jug with a butterfly design and illegible text on its surface. Colors include warm brown tones for the jug and a hint of blue for the butterfly. The artist's signature "N. Amanter" is at the bottom right, and a smaller inset illustration in the upper right corner shows a side view of the jug, including a handle. The jug is centrally positioned in the image with the inset in the top right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.6 x 22.1 cm (11 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" High 4 1/2" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7116

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618270

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